Countless resources were allocated in an effort to make her a better mother, Jackson County Assistant Prosecutor Monica Stephens told jurors on Tuesday, June 4.

“Yet, there is no change. Still, here we are. Still, an unfit home. Still, neglectful care, and this time, a dead baby,” she said at the close of a four-day jury trial.

Jurors deliberated about 1.5 hours on Tuesday and decided family court should take jurisdiction of three of Redman’s surviving children, ages 5, 8, and 9. This means it will be up to the court to decide what is best for them.

Prosecutors, representing the Department of Human Services, will ask Probate Judge Diane Rappleye on Wednesday, June 5, to terminate Redman’s rights to the children. A hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.

“It’s just unfair,” a teary-eyed Redman, 30, said as she headed for the elevator after Rappleye read the verdict. When asked to elaborate, she said: “The whole thing is just unfair.”

The 8- and 9-year-old children have long lived with their father. Redman does not see them. One of them is not the man’s biological child, but he continues to care for both of them, according to information presented in court.

“Mom never sent birthday cards, Christmas cards, gifts. She hasn’t visited in four years,” Stephens said.

“That is neglect at its best.”

Redman’s mother, Linda Redman, testified the children’s father was uncooperative and prevented or made it difficult for her to see them.

Their home was only a mess in April because of an Easter party, she said, and called Redman a wonderful mother.

“They just kept coming and taking her children for no reason,” Linda Redman said.

Williams said Amanda Redman learned from the services DHS provided her as officials tried to improve her fitness as a parent.

Even when Children’s Protective Services investigated, Amillia was allowed to go home with Redman after her birth, Williams said.

Her 5-year-old was taken from her and then returned, Williams said, when she completed parenting or other classes. “She must have done something right,” he argued.

Stephens criticized Redman for having to be told that her son should not see what was happening the morning emergency workers came to Amillia’s aid.

If left with Redman, he would be further traumatized, a CPS caseworker testified.

“How many children should be at risk of harm?” Stephens said. “How many die before enough is enough.”